Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 tourism destinations in the world by Conde Nast magazine, Charleston has what your passengers want.

Lovingly preserved for 300 years, Charleston is a living museum.  Here a ship's passengers can step back in time to the eighteenth century, before the Revolution, when Charleston was the seat of British rule and the cultural capital of the New World.

There's so much to see and do in the Charleston area -- history, architecture, arts, tours, dining, entertainment, plantations, attractions, and the nation's finest Visitor Center are just a small sampling of what's available. Charleston is truly a feast for the senses.

The aspect of a Charleston port-call that passengers truly love is that everything is within easy walking distance. The Passenger Terminal is literally in the city's Historic District. Upon disembarking, passengers are only two blocks from Charleston's famous public market.

We do, however, have more than just a great city to keep passengers happy. Whether the cruise line is using the Port of Charleston as an origination point or a port-of-call, passengers enjoy a number of outstanding extras:

• The terminal is within two miles of both Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 17 and is easy to locate once in the city.
• The Charleston region is home to world-class golf courses which have hosted many national and international events, including the Ryder Cup.
• The Passenger Terminal is located in the Historic District, offering safe and easy touring near the ship.
• The market area and its dozens of shops and restaurants are located only one block away, and provide early arrivals an excellent way to pass the time.
• A well-appointed Visitor Center is available nearby, as well as many local tour services that will appeal to every interest.
• Airline service and connections are competitive and the airport is only 20 minutes from the terminal.

For more information on Charleston's cruise business, call (843) 958-8298 or e-mail cruises@scspa.com.